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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Thrifted Coats & Vintage Bliss Tuesdays Linky Party #58

Regular visitors will notice that this post is a bit of a radical departure from my usual Vintage Bliss Tuesday posts. I confess I actually went to Value Village to look for EVEN MORE plates and cutlery (see last week). But the crafty people at Value Village put the coats right near the entrance, where this coat-addicted gal couldn't help but run her fingers over them.

That's when I spotted this pretty ruffled coat from Lady Dutch, a Montreal-based company. It's not just ruffled, it's also belted and it even has a yarn-y, ball-type thing up near the collar. (My use of fashion terminology is impressive, no?)

The arms are a smidge tight on me, but I can deal with that. Just don't ask me to get you anything from the top shelf of the grocery store (it happens all the time and normally I'm quite willing). This Lady Dutch coat was $24.99. The kind lady who works at Value Village told me everything would be half-price one day next week, but I was in a different town and who knows if my little coat would still be there in a week? Not a risk I was willing to take.

I also picked up this Forever 21 army green jacket for $7.99. I'll say it again, $7.99! Who could resist? Don't let the hood fool you - this jacket is very lightweight, perfect for a spring day (and we've had a few of those this November). I have a heavier jacket that looks just like this, but I wore it for one season and all the seams started to split open. (It wasn't even small on me - even the arms fit!)

As to those plates and cutlery, I didn't find a single thing. But I emerged from the store happy just the same.

Do you hit up the thrift shops for clothes? Do you love coats too?

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14 comments:

I love coats! I drool over the coats at Vaute Couture but even if I was to spurge on one plus the shipping, the exchange rate is so bad that I wouldn't enjoy the coat! Ha, I visited Savers for plates etc for food photos last week but ended up with some clothes too ;)

Oooh, now I've had a peek at Vaute Couture. Nice! And expensive. I rarely order from the U.S. because of the exchange rate, plus Canadian duties and taxes. :( You always get great clothes at Savers! Did you get plates too?

Yes Taby, I guess we better love coats! I love that you can throw them over whatever outfit and head out the door (as long as you're not taking the coat off when you get where you're going! ;) Thanks. Jo

Jo you look great in both but I LOVE the ruffled one and the toque is darling. I got 2 coats last year when we up North so hubby could golf one thrift store in the town and off I went, I boughta plain black one, and then the fin

Love both coats, awesome find and great price. I collect vintage coats: the swing style or the rabbit fur collar or the bakelite buttons. The issue with vintage coat is, perhaps because of age they're very delicate. If I am sitting in the car I make sure I do not sit on them as I am worried I might tear the lining. One time I sent one vintage coat to the cleaner, it came back with a torn seam lining near the armpit. Anyway, you are beautiful in that olive green jacket. :)

Those coats are fabulous! I am not addicted to coats but purses and bags. Oh my, I do love them. Thank you for hosting. And yes, I am one of those vertically challenged who is always asking people to get me stuff off the top shelves in the store. LOL!

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